
Muddy Waters
Known for Acting · 40 credits
- Born
- 1915-04-04
- Died
- 1983-04-30
- Place of birth
- Issaquena, Mississippi, USA
- Also known as
- McKinley Morganfield
Biography
McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, (April 4, 1915 – April 30, 1983) was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues." His style of playing has been described as "raining down Delta beatitude."
Known For
TV Shows (5)
Movies (35)

Piano Blues
2003
as Self (archive footage)

Chicago Blues
1972

Blues Masters
1999
as Self (archive footage)

Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund
1976
as Vocals, Guitar

The Last Waltz
1978
as Self

Godfathers and Sons
2003
as Self
Muddy Waters - Journeyman Blues - Live
1971
The Blues Greats
2004
as Himself

Feel Like Going Home
2003
as Self

I Hear The Blues
1963

Gunsmoke Blues
2004
as Self

The Quiet One
2019
as Self

Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - Rare Performances 1968-1978
1999
as Himself
Muddy Waters at Newport
1960

Muddy Waters Classic Concerts
2006
as Himself
Muddy Waters Live in Concert 1976
2014

Eric Clapton and His Rolling Hotel
1978
as Self

Rock-a-Bye
1973
as Self

Muddy Waters: Messin' With The Blues
2004
as Self

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013
as Self - Musician (archive footage)

Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge
1981
as Self - Guitar and vocals
They All Came Out to Montreux
2023
as Self (archive footage)

Born In Chicago
2013
as Self

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
1993
as Self (archive footage)

The Devil's Share
2018
as Self (archive footage)

The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
2007
as Himself

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
2003
as Himself

Antone's: Home of the Blues
2004
as Performer
American Folk-Blues Festival: The Blues and Gospel Train
1964

Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
2003
as Self (archive footage)

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 1
2003
as Himself

Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends
1974
as Self/Performer

Johnny Winter: Live
2003
as Self

See You in Hell, Blind Boy
1999

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
2004
as Self
About Muddy Waters
McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, (April 4, 1915 – April 30, 1983) was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues." His style of playing has been described as "raining down Delta beatitude." With 40 credits spanning from 1960 to 2023, Muddy Waters has appeared in 35 films and 5 TV shows.
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Most Popular Muddy Waters Movies
- Piano Blues (2003) — as Self (archive footage)
- Chicago Blues (1972)
- Blues Masters (1999) — as Self (archive footage)
- Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund (1976) — as Vocals, Guitar
- The Last Waltz (1978) — as Self
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